Update Oct 1, 2015 The City’s Information Session on the revised Uptown Rideau Community Design Plan (CDP) and Secondary Plan was held on September 22nd. See the Ottawa Community News article “Revised Uptown Rideau CDP scrutinized by public“. The new … Read More

Building on our recent Vision Sandy Hill Initiative (partnering with the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre), ASH’s Block Representatives and Board are publishing a “wish list” of qualities they expect from any candidate running in our ward. “Action Sandy Hill would like … Read More

The proposed 9-storey private student residence proposed at Laurier and Friel was rejected by the Mayor and City Council in March. However, the developer, Viner Assets, have appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. The City will be defending its decision, … Read More

The City of Ottawa recently passed new by-laws related to residential infill in mature neighbourhoods and residential conversions. The infill by-law will require developers of new residential infill to carry-out a character analysis; the results of which will dictate some … Read More

The City recently announced that it is updating the Uptown Rideau Community Design Plan (CDP), approved by Council in 2005. As part of the update, the City is conducting a survey about the future of the street. The Uptown Rideau … Read More

31 October, 2013 INFILL STUDY Phase 2 The following are ASH’s comments on the Infill Study Phase 2 proposals made by the City last week at three public information sessions. Overall, we do believe that the proposed measures will contribute … Read More

To: Tim Moerman, City of Ottawa Planning Department From: ASH Infill and Zoning Sub-Committee Re: ASH SUBMISSIONS ON CONVERSIONS Date: 15 October 2013 ASH is very concerned with the general impact of conversions in Sandy Hill and is pleased that … Read More

Proposed Zoning By-law changes will be presented – join the City to review the proposals, discuss and provide your input! The City has been studying zoning changes to ensure infill developments make a positive contribution to the character and quality … Read More

A full house attended the City of Ottawa’s Public Consultation on Residential Conversions on September 16, 2013. Chad Rollins, VP of Action Sandy Hill, spoke for many when he presented ASH’s point of view. The slide presentation is available here. … Read More